It’s no secret that young people entering Canada’s workforce during the pandemic have had a difficult time.  But some Canadian employers are doubling down on their efforts to help students and recent graduates launch their careers.  The best of these initiatives were recognized today, as Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2021 were announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

This year’s winners moved quickly to offer remote working, transition onboarding programs to virtual formats, double down on skills development and help new recruits foster meaningful connections with peers and managers.  All of this year’s finalists provide support for ongoing education and development, such as tuition subsidies for training programs or courses.  Many also offer opportunities for younger employees to develop their skills in agile and dynamic environments, such as case competitions and presentations to company executives that address new challenges and opportunities.

The full list of winners can be found on the competition homepage, with links to more stories and photos, as well as detailed reasons for selection explaining why each employer was selected.

CharityVillage congratulates the nonprofits and charities featured on this year’s list of winners!